2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 2.0L Petrol · WR05 EOP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the history reveals a persistent trend of mechanical and structural degradation. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 73,194 miles passed, it did despite recurring defects that have remained unresolved for several years. The continued presence of play in the steering rack inner joints and perishing front tyres across multiple tests from 2022 to 2025 suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. The data shows very infrequent use, with only 572 miles covered between November 2024 and November 2025, and another 560 miles in the year prior to that. This low usage explains the cracking and perishing of the front tyres and the ongoing corrosion on suspension mounting points, as rubber components and metal surfaces often degrade due to age and environmental exposure rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis. The vehicle suffered a critical failure in November 2023 due to significant structural corrosion on the offside front outrigger and nearside rear inner sill. Although the vehicle passed subsequently, the structural integrity of these specific areas requires verification to ensure the repairs were effective and that the rust is not progressing. Furthermore, the steering rack inner joints have been flagged with play since at least 2023; this component likely requires replacement to ensure safe steering precision and prevent future failure.